This book presents practical guidelines and recommendations for the design in seismic-prone regions. It is based on extensive research and it includes original drawings and sketches at the macro and micro levels. It is the first time that an attempt has been made to publish a book on urban design in the seismic-prone regions, covering the needs of government officials, planners, economists, architects, engineers and scientists, with the purpose of planning for seismic risk reduction and the practical implementation of methodologies and findings in earthquake affected regions. The guidelines presented are expected to be immensely beneficial to all countries in the earthquake prone regions, particularly in the developing world.

Provides practical guidelines for reducing seismic risk Includes original drawings and sketches to be used by practitioners Presents detailed design proposals to mitigate seismic risk at macro and microscales

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Urban design and natural disasters.- Definitions and concepts.- Manjil earthquake of June 20, 1990, lesson learned from experience.- Design at macro scale: Urban design in a seismic-prone city.- Urban design solutions to mitigate seismic risk at the small scale: Rasht city center.- Creating open spaces and modification of access networks--the case of the central area of the city of Rasht.- Urban design guidelines in the seismic-prone regions.- Conclusion.- Epilogue: Natural disasters, sustainability, resilience, cities and Covid 19.